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Mechanical Engineer - Build

Shinkei Systems· Engineering
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El Segundo, California$125k - $175kFull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Mechanical engineer responsible for end-to-end mechanical build of Poseidon robotic systems, development of production processes, assembly and debugging of electro-mechanical subsystems, and collaboration with design and field teams to ensure quality and scalable production.

Responsibilities

  • Own the full mechanical build of our Poseidon robotic systems from start to finish
  • Develop new processes for new production required by new product development
  • Assemble, integrate, and debug electro-mechanical subsystems including actuators, motors, PCBs, plumbing, and structural assemblies
  • Identify design issues during build and work directly with the design team to implement improvements
  • Build fixtures, tools, and processes that make each unit faster and more reliable to assemble
  • Diagnose failures quickly through teardown, root-cause analysis, and hands-on testing
  • Ensure every Poseidon unit meets quality, fit, alignment, and performance standards before deployment
  • Collaborate with technicians and engineers to improve the repeatability of every subsystem
  • Maintain build documentation, assembly procedures, and checklists as systems evolve
  • Help plan and execute the build infrastructure and processes needed to triple robot production in 2026
  • Work closely with design engineers to influence new revisions based on real build-floor feedback

Qualifications

  • 1+ years of hands-on experience assembling or building electro-mechanical hardware; 3+ years preferred
  • Ability to read and produce CAD models, mechanical drawings, and specifications
  • Strong mechanical intuition with the ability to diagnose issues and propose fixes quickly
  • High proficiency with power tools, hand tools, and standard shop equipment
  • Comfortable owning tasks independently and driving work to completion
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work closely with design engineers and technicians
  • Experience with build documentation or writing clear assembly instructions
  • Willingness to travel occasionally to fishing sites and work with the field engineering team on a dock or boat

Skills

Required:Electro-mechanical assemblyCAD modeling and drawingsRoot-cause analysisDocumentationCommunication
Last updated Sep 15, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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Shinkei uses robotics to build a world where fishermen thrive, supply chains are transparent, and American food systems restore national vitality.

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